Colombia vs Ethiopia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$
Colombia
1,325 millions
in 1999
Ethiopia
1,344 millions
in 2014
Colombia rank
55th
Ethiopia rank
54th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ over time
- Colombia
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 1,344 millions against 1,325 millions in Colombia, a difference of 19 millions.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 55th and Ethiopia ranks 54th of 159 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 347.72 millions | 37.01 millions | 310.71 millions | Colombia |
| 1980s | 530.21 millions | 45.97 millions | 484.24 millions | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$, Colombia or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 1,344 millions against 1,325 millions in Colombia as of 2014.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ between Colombia and Ethiopia?
- 19 millions, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Ethiopia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 1985.
- How do Colombia and Ethiopia rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Colombia ranks 55th and Ethiopia ranks 54th of 159 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release